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SUPER SUMMER
SUPER SUMMER THE PENSACOLA AREA OFFERS A SUMMER CAMP FOR EVERY INTEREST SUMMER
FOR KIDS, summer time is all about slip and slides, pool parties, beach days, and just having
fun. For working parents, however, summer often finds them struggling to entertain kids in a safe environment all week while still meeting their work obligations. There are many ways for parents to give kids the opportunity to create fantastic summer memories and learn a thing or two in the process. Plus, summer camps help kids develop important social and problem-solving skills, which leads to improved self confidence, greater independence and a feeling of accomplishment. Enter Pensacola’s local summer camps, which offer a middle ground for parents and children with diverse projects that stimulate young brains and bodies with plenty of fun activities while giving the parents the time to work. Each camp offers an array of themes that aim to get students involved in various topics including art, education, physical activities and more. However, if students are attracted to a more specific subject in the arts, academic or active categories, there are specialty camps designed for each child’s individual interests and skills.
ARTS
Ballet Pensacola
Dates: Weekly sessions from June 6-30 Times: 9 am – 12 pm for 3-5-year olds; 1 pm – 4 pm for 5-10-year olds Ages: 3-5, 5-7, and 7-10 Where: Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St. Cost: 3-5-year olds: $150/one-week, $550/four-week; 7-10-year olds: $180/one-week, $500/four-week Info: balletpensacola.com
Ballet Pensacola is offering summer programs for children with four sessions per day with students grouped together according to age. Young performers will learn individual and group dances, engage in storytelling, play games and experience a variety of other fun activities. This year, students in the Creative Dance Camp (ages 3-5) and Ballerina Camp (ages 5-7) will focus on one of the following productions based on their week of enrollment: Wizard of Oz, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty or Swan Lake. The Ballet Boot Camp, for ages 7-10, provides valuable training for both experienced dancers and beginners alike. Ballet Boot Camp’s comprehensive curriculum includes strong ballet training, ballet theories, and other dance disciplines. Dancer uniforms vary according to their age groups.
Neighborhood Children’s Theatre
Dates: June 13 - July 24 Times: 9 am - 12 pm Ages: 2-17 Where: Pine Forest United Methodist Church, 2800 Wilde Lake Blvd., Pensacola Cost: $175-$250 varied by program (10% off when you register 2+ children, tuition assistance available) Info: myneighborhoodtheatre.com
The Neighborhood Children’s Theatre is offering four summer camps this year: Rock Stars, Shakes in Space, Training Camp and Groove With Me. All camps and classes culminate in a final presentation for friends and family. Rock Stars (ages 6-11) will feature selections from popular rock-n-roll musicals like Grease, Godspell and more. Children will learn scenes, songs, and choreography. Shakes in Space (ages 6-11) puts a twist on Shakespeare– students will learn acting and physical comedy, no-contact stage combat, playwriting and adaptation. Actornauts Training Camp (ages 12-17) is a comprehensive
theatre experience featuring auditions, training camp and performances. This program offers a wonderful experience for teens who are interested in all aspects of creating theatre. While Actornauts is auditionbased, no previous theatre experience is necessary. Groove With Me (ages 2 to 4+) is a series of musical playdates for toddlers and their caregivers that will focus on identifying and managing emotions. Groove With Me dates are to be announced.
Pensacola Opera: Overture
Dates: July 18-22 Times: 9 am – 2 pm, Monday – Thursday; 12 pm – 5 pm, Friday Ages: 8-13 Where: Pensacola Opera, 75 S. Tarragona St. Cost: $125 (scholarship opportunities available) Info: pensacolaopera.com
The Pensacola Opera’s summer camp allows students to learn about vocal training, dramatic coaching, dance and set and costume design. Over the course of a week, children will work with experienced theatre professionals, musicians and music educators to put together their own unique production of Puccini’s La bohème. At the end of the week, the students perform the production for parents and friends. From creating sets and costumes, to learning their own roles, campers will take part in all aspects of creating an exciting performance.
First City Arts Center “Creatisphere”
Dates: May 30 - August 5 (weekly) Times: 9 am - 4 pm (extended care options available) Ages: Ascending, Grades K-5 Where: First City Arts Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. Cost: $240 for Members / $265 for Non-Members Info: firstcityart.org
Creatisphere inspires children through active learning and hands-on exploration. The camp offers engaging, creative experiences, in which children are encouraged to experiment, innovate and create. Each week there is a different theme, including Ancient Art, Comics and Cartoons, Paints & Potions and Modern Masters. Camps feature various art mediums like pottery, sculpture, 3-D design, printmaking, costume design and more! Discovery, movement, and play are an important balance to inside classroom time at Creatisphere Summer Camp. Campers will spend break times outside observing nature, or visiting the labyrinth and art park adjacent to our campus.
Pensacola Children’s Chorus Sing in the Summer
Dates: June 20 – July 31 Times: Varies by session Ages: Grades 1-12 Where: Pensacola Children’s Chorus, 46 E. Chase St. Cost: $125-$225 varies by session (scholarships available) Info: pensacolasings.org/sing-in-the-summer
The Pensacola Children’s Chorus is offering five summer camps this year with unique programs that range from musicals to dancing! The Summer Festival camp is an all-inclusive choral experience with movement, music education and performance that is best for students that are new to PCC. Time to Shine features inclusive classes for exceptional learners that cater to each student’s unique abilities, one of the few local programs to offer specialized education in the performing arts. With such a wide variety of camps, there’s something for everyone with an interest in performing arts.
PMA Summer Art Camps
Dates: June 20-24; June 27-July 1; July 18-22; July 25-29 Times: Full day/9 am - 3:15 pm, Half Day/ 9 am - 12 pm (Aftercare options available) Ages: 1st through 10th grade Where: Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. Cost: PMA Members: $200/full day, $120/half day; Regular Rate: $250/full day, $175/half day Info: pensacolamuseum.org
PMA Summer Art Camps include a variety of genres for every age. This year’s camps allow campers to work with a variety of art mediums. PMA is offering four camps that are still accepting registrations: Art Adventures in Nature, Art Investigations, Experimentation & Expression and Creative Camp. The Art Adventures in Nature camp for 1st-4th grade explores the natural side of art by allowing campers to gather natural materials to create with and use flora and fauna as inspiration. The Art Investigations camp designed for 5th through 7th graders explores a variety of mediums in a hands-on way. Campers will explore drawing, painting, mixed media and sculpture, as well as learn about the careers and techniques of famous artists. The Experimentation & Expression camp for 7th through 10th graders allows campers to express themselves through painting, drawing, collage and printmaking, while learning about color theory and the essential elements and principles of design. The Creative Camp for for youth, ages 7 to 12 years of age, is designed specifically for children on the autism spectrum. The program focuses on nurturing artistic
development and abstract thinking skills within a group environment. Campers will interact with works of art in the galleries, engage in a variety of handson activities and explore the creative process of visual art in the art studio.
Pensacola Little Theatre
Dates: June 6 - July 29 Times: Broadway Babies: 9 am – 12 pm; Lab Rats: 1 pm- 5 pm; Summer Stars: 9 am – 3 pm; Dungeons & Dragons: 1 pm - 4 pm Ages: Broadway Babies, ages 4-7; Lab Rats, ages 12-17; Summer Stars, ages 8-15; Dungeons & Dragons, ages 12-15 Where: The Center, 400 S. Jefferson St. Cost: Varies Info: pensacolalittletheatre.com
Pensacola Little Theatre has a selection of summer camps lined up this year including Broadway Babies, Lab Rats, Dungeons & Dragons and Summer Stars that cater to a variety of age groups. In this year’s Summer Stars camp, campers will rehearse, build and perform the one-act version of Disney’s Descendants. Campers will be cast, rehearse and have a performance. Broadway Babies teaches young stars the basics of performance while also having fun by playing theatre games. Lab Rats is a devised theatre camp that allows campers to invent and produce their own theatrical experiment. Dungeons & Dragons is an adventure camp based around, you guessed it, the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Campers will improve their role-playing skills and have fun at this adventurous camp!
EDUCATION
PSC Kids College
Dates: June 6 - July 29 Times: Morning Camp 8:15-11:45am; Afternoon Camp 12:45- 4:15pm; (Drop off 7:45; Extended drop-off 7:157:45am; Pick-up 4:30; Extended pick-up 4:30-5pm) Ages: 6-12 Where: PSC Pensacola Campus, 1000 College Blvd., Bldg. 96 Cost: $75 half-day camps, $150 full-day camps, $20/per-week (extended care option) Info: pensacolastate.edu/ce
Pensacola State College is offering specialty camp sessions in the areas of STEM, gymnastics, art, swimming and more. The options for enrollment are practically endless and parents have the choice to register children for individual courses (half-day), or week-long sessions that run daily from 8:15 am to 4:15 pm. Students must bring or purchase a lunch, and lunches are available for purchase for $30 a week at the on-campus Subway restaurant. Students are also encouraged to bring snacks and water. For a successful first day at PSC Kids’ College, make sure your child wears comfortable clothing and give your child a written list of their classes.
Pensacola Cooks
Dates: June 6 - July 29, weekly (closed week of July 4) Times: 9 am - 12 pm, 2 pm - 5 pm Ages: 6-19 (each class has its own age range) Where: 3624 Barrancas Ave, Pensacola Cost: $225 Info: app.getoccasion.com/p/stacks/5317/9963
Pensacola Cooks offers a variety of cooking courses for a wide age range of students. Students will strengthen their cooking skills, discover new techniques, build their confidence in the kitchen and have fun! Every week there are two classes, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The classes include Passport to Baking Through the Continents, Passport to Baking Through the U.S.A., Camp Cook the Books, Camp CSI: Culinary Science Investigations, Camp Culinary Cinema and PCTeen Culinary Mentor Camp.
Emerald Coast Science Center
Dates: June 6 - July 26 Times: 9 am - 1 pm Ages: 5-12 Where: 31 SW Memorial Parkway, Fort Walton Beach Cost: $40 per-workshop for a member, $45 perworkshop for a nonmember; Available discounts: $15 off for each additional sibling, 10% off when you sign up for at least eight workshops, 15 percent off when you sign up for at least 12 workshops Info: ecscience.org/summer-steam-workshops
The Emerald Coast Science Center is offering a wide variety of STEAM-based (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) camps this summer. On Monday and Tuesday of every week from June 6 - July 26 (only Monday for the week of July 5), campers will participate in a themed workshop that explores a specific science topic. Some of the weekly workshop themes include Jurassic Journey, Aquatic Adventures and Sci-Fi Science. Campers can select a workshop that suits their scientific interests. Various areas of science will be explored including astronomy, paleontology, geology, robotics and more. Campers need to bring lunch and are recommended to bring bug spray and sunscreen for outdoor activities.
Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church
Dates: June 13 - 17 Times: 9 am - 12 pm Ages: 4+ Where: 75 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze Cost: $10 Suggested Donation Info: gbumc.org At Everest Vacation Bible School, kids embark on the coolest adventure of the summer. Kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life!
UWF Explore Summer Camps
Dates: June 6 -August 5weekly) Times: Varies by session Ages: Grades K-12 Where: Varies by session; will be at the UWF Main campus (11000 University Pkwy.), Pensacola Museum of Art, Gulf Breeze Elementary or downtown Pensacola Cost: Varies by session Info: uwf.edu/explorecamps
Dates: June 6-9 Times: 9 am - 3 pm Ages: Rising 8th grade students Where: Institute for Human & Machine Cognition, 40 S Alcaniz St. Cost: $180 (financial aid available) Info: ihmc.us
IHMC’s 2022 Summer Robotics Camp offers middle school students the opportunity to learn about computer programming and robots. Campers will work in teams to master Lego Mindstorms challenges. They will further develop their teamwork skills, their confidence in problem solving, and their creativity. Campers will hear several short presentations about state-of-the-art research at IHMC, and they will have the opportunity to eat lunch with an IHMC research scientist, in small groups. Also included is a tour of the IHMC Robotics Lab.
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Dates: Varies depending on camps Times: Varies depending on camps Ages: 5 – 13 for day camps; grades 5th – 12th for overnight camps Where: 101 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island Cost: $35 – $75 for day camps; $360 - $920 for overnight camps Info: disl.edu
The Discovery Hall Programs offer a variety of marine science programs for children during the summer. In these camp programs, students will discover, learn about, and interact with marine life and the marine environment. In addition to the popular day camps, Dauphin Island Sea lab also offers overnight camps for grades 5 through 12.
Bodacious Culinary Kids Camp
Dates: May 30 - June 3 Times: 9 am - 1 pm Ages: 6 - 9 Where: 407 S. Palafox St. Pensacola Cost: $285 Info: eventbrite.com/e/bodacious-summerkids-camp-ages-6-9-tickets-304200942207
Campers will learn the skills needed to be successful, safe, and creative chefs. Skills taught will include basic prep skills, knife skills (when applicable), and food prep techniques. The campers will be educated on healthy eating habits and will be engaged with hands-on cooking learning. Each child will receive a chef apron. Graduation certificates will be presented on the last day of camp.
UWF Explore Summer Camps will be offering STEM, language and writing, art and social studies camps for campers in incoming kindergarten through 12th grade. Camps are one week long and encourage students to discover the world through various hands-on activities. UWF Explore Camp’s many programs include LEGO Robotics, Animal Planet, Mission to Mars, Improv Camp and Marine Science.
Pensacola MESS Hall Summer Camps
Dates: May 31 – August 5 Times: Half-days: 9 am - 12 pm; Full-days: 9 am - 4 pm Ages: Grades 1st - 6th Where: Pensacola MESS Hall, 418 E Wright St. Cost: Prices vary from $24 - $300 according to times, weeks and membership status Info: pensacolamesshall.org
This summer, ignite scientific curiosity with themed camps offered at Pensacola MESS Hall! Camp themes at MESS Hall include Science Sampler, Inventor’s Workshop, Land of LEGO, Messlandia, Girl’s Garage, and Mix It Up. Camp times and schedules vary depending upon the program.
Montessori School of Pensacola (MSP)
Dates: June 6 – August 5, (Nine weekly sessions) Times: 8 am – 11:30 am with extended care options available Ages: Age 4 to Children entering 4th grade Where: MSP Campus, 1010 N. 12th Ave. Cost: Prices vary from $185 - $2,760 according to extended care times and weeks Info: montessoripensacola.com/ learning-at-msp/summer-camp/
Montessori School of Pensacola has several summer camp sessions lined up this year. In addition to recreational summer fun outdoors, students will learn about different world cultures, dinosaurs, physics and engineering, science experiments, music styles and instruments, as well as different artistic styles and mediums. Extended care options are available with drop-off as early as 7 am and pick-up times as late as 5:30 pm.
Rising Minds Learning
Dates: July 11-15, July 18-22, and July 25-29 Times: 10 am11 am and 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Ages: Grades K - 5th Where: Rising Minds Learning, 29 E. Wright St., Pensacola Cost: $135 per-class Info: risingmindslearning.com
Rising Minds Learning offers a variety of one-week summer courses for students with every interest and academic need. Camps include LEGO League, Reading Intervention, Spanish and Middle School Math Bootcamp. LEGO League introduces 4 to 6-year old students to math and engineering through LEGOS. Reading Intervention allows 1st through 3rd graders to work with a reading specialist to improve fluency, phonics and reading confidence. Want to introduce your child to Spanish? Enroll any child under the age of 12 in the Rising Minds’ Spanish course. LEGO League, Reading Intervention and Spanish will be offered on July 11-15, July 18-22 and July 25-29. Middle School Math Bootcamp will help 7th through 8th grade students get their brain back in gear before the start of school with exercises in 7th grade math and pre-algebra. Middle School Math Bootcamp is only available for one week, July 25-29.
Episcopal Day School
Dates: May 31 – July 28 Times: 8 am - 4 pm (extended Care available 4 pm - 5:30 pm); Full and half- day options available Ages: PreK-3 - 8th Grade Where: The Hilton-Green Campus, 601 N. Palafox St. (rising 1st graders and under); South Campus, 223 N. Palafox St. (rising 2nd through 8th graders) Cost: $240/full-day for one week; $155/half-day for one week Info: edssc.org
Episcopal Day School is planning for nine weeks of summer fun with its annual summer camp sessions. PreK-3 through 1st grade campers will remain with the same group of students throughout the day and enjoy activities, games and more. 2nd through 8th grade students will have the opportunity to pick a morning and afternoon session to complete their schedule. Options will vary each week, and many camps will have a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) emphasis. There are classes to suit every child’s interests. Some of the classes offered include piano, cheerleading, chemistry, Minecraft Mania and Learn to Podcast. Full and half-day options are available for both sections of camps.
CITY CAMPS
Play Pensacola Summer Day Camp
Dates: May 31-August 9 Times: 7 am-6 pm Ages: 5-12 Where: Cobb, Fricker, Gull Point and Woodland Heights Community Centers Cost: Cobb, Fricker and Woodland Heights: $54 weekly rate City Resident, $63 weekly rate NonCity Resident; Gull Point: $95 weekly rate City Resident, $119 weekly rate Non-City Resident
Play Pensacola Summer Day Camps are a safe, affordable and inclusive environment for your child to explore, make new friends, and create lasting memories. Keep your child active, healthy and having fun all summer long! Camps offer engaging daily activities like games, field trips, swimming and more! Register in person at the participating center or online at webtrac.cityofpensacola.com.
Princess Camp
Dates: June 6-10 Times: 9 am – 12 pm Ages: 4-10 Where: Gull Point Community Center, 7000 Spanish Trail, Pensacola Cost: $70 for city residents, $80 for non-city residents
This week-long camp will include learning several dances, making princess party crafts and costumes, and concludes with a mini recital. Please bring a snack each day. Register online at webtrac.cityofpensacola.com.
Unicorns and Fairy Tale Dance Camp
Dates: June 20 – 24 Times: 9 am – 12 pm Ages: 4-10 Where: Gull Point Community Center, 7000 Spanish Trail, Pensacola Cost: $70 for city residents, $80 for non-city residents
This week-long camp will include learning several dances, making unicorn and Fairy Tale crafts and costumes, and concludes with a mini performance and family party to display all that is learned. Please bring a snack each day. Register online at webtrac.cityofpensacola.com.
Mermaid Dance Camp
Dates: July 11 – 15 Times: 9 am – 12 pm Ages: 4-10 Where: Gull Point Community Center, 7000 Spanish Trail, Pensacola Cost: $70 for city residents, $80 for non-city residents
This week-long camp will include learning several dances, making mermaid crafts and costumes, and concludes with a mini performance and family party to display all that is learned. Please bring a snack each day. Register online at webtrac.cityofpensacola.com.
Galactic Child Yoga Camp
Dates: June 20 – 24 Times: 9 am – 12 pm Ages: 4-10 Where: East Pensacola Heights Clubhouse, 3208 E Gonzalez St., Pensacola Cost: $90 for city residents, $100 for non-city residents
In this week-long camp explore movement, mindfulness, art, mandalas and games. This camp inspires kids to increase their flexibility and strength, improve their self-esteem and self-awareness and encourage creativity and cooperation. This year’s camp theme is a magical week of yoga, art and the elements! This camp will connect students with the elements of earth, water, fire, air, and the stars through creative activities, physical movement and mindful artistic experiences. Get excited to create art, practice elementinspired yoga postures and get to know the elements in playful ways using all the senses (smell, sight, touch, taste, intuition and sound). Please bring a yoga mat, water and a healthy snack each day. Register online at webtrac.cityofpensacola.com.
Beginning Fishing Camp
Dates: May 31 – June 3 Times 8 am – 4 pm, Tuesday - Thursday, 8 am – 1 pm on Friday Ages: 7 – 15 Where: Bayview Community Center, 2000 E Lloyd St., Pensacola Cost: $120 for city residents, $130 for non-city resident
Learn to fish, identify species and enjoy the outdoors. Participants will learn fishing fundamentals such as bait and tackle, species identification, rules and regulations and morphology. Register online at webtrac.cityofpensacola.com.
Kayak / Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Camp
Dates: June 20 – 24, June 27 – July 1 Times: 8 am – 4 pm, Monday - Thursday, 8 am – 1 pm on Friday Ages: 9-16 Where: Bayview Community Center, 2000 E Lloyd St., Pensacola Cost: $140 weekly rate City Resident, $150 weekly rate Non-City Resident
Your child will learn the fundamentals of stand-up paddle board and kayaking, first in a pool then out on the open waters. There will be a river trip on Thursday.
Advanced Fishing Camp
Dates: June 20 – 24, June 27 – July 1 Times: 8 am – 4 pm, Monday - Thursday 8 am – 1 pm on Friday Ages: 8-16 Where: Bayview Community Center, 2000 E Lloyd St., Pensacola Cost: $265 weekly rate for city residents, $275 weekly rate for non-city residents
If your child already knows how to fish and wants to discover places in Pensacola to fish, this is the camp for them! This camp offers an extended focus on bait and tackle, species identification, morphology with a charter trip on Thursday.
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Adventure Camp
Dates: July 11 – 15, July 18 – 22, July 25 – 29 Times: 8 am – 4 pm, Monday - Thursday, 8 am – 1 pm on Friday Ages: 8-16 Where: Bayview Community Center, 2000 E Lloyd St., Pensacola Cost: $140 weekly rate for city residents, $150 weekly rate for non-city residents
This is one of those camps your child will talk about for years! They will have fun learning about kayaking, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, archery and environmental stewardship.
Dates: June 6 – 10, June 20 – 24 & July 18 – 22 Times: 9 am – 12 pm Ages: 7-14 Where: Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA, 165 East Intendencia St. Cost: $105 per-week
The Chip Boes Championship Basketball Camp is a five-day clinic with a strong emphasis on individual skill development led by highly successful former high school and college coach and fivetime “Coach of the Year” award winner Chip Boes. Each participant receives a basketball, camp shirt, ice cream party, group and individual competitions, league and tournament play and more!
Challenger International Soccer Camp
Dates: June 6 – 10 Times: 8 am – 8:45 am, Tiny Tikes (Ages 3 – 5); 9 am – 12 pm, Half Day (Ages 4 – 14) Ages: 3-14 Where: Roger Scott Athletic Complex, 2130 Summit Blvd., Pensacola Cost: $118 Tiny Tikes, $157 Half Day
Challenge Sports, the leading soccer camp company in North America has combined the most popular elements of British Soccer and TetraBrazil, integrating them into a collection of the most effective soccer practices used by youth teams around the world!
Girls Summer Volleyball Camp
Dates: June 13 – 17, July 11 – 15 Times: 9 am – 12 pm Ages: 9-16 Where: Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA 165 East Intendencia St. Cost: $90 per week
Onsite registration is available on the first day. Mail registration to Vickrey Resource Center located at2130 Summit Boulevard in Pensacola. Please make checks payable to Jennifer Belarmino. Don’t miss this great camp conducted by Bishop State Community College Assistant Head Volleyball Coach, Jennifer Belarmino. Joining her will be players from Bishop State.
ACTIVE
Summer Horse Camp at Iron Stables
Dates: May 31 - June 3, June 6 - 10, June 13 - 17 & June 27 - July 1 Times: 8 am - 2 pm Ages: 6+ Where: Iron Stables, 11 Eden Lane, Cantonment Cost: $350 per session, discounts available for those attending multiple weeks Info: iron-horse-stables.com/camps
Horse Camp involves the daily routine of taking care of your own horse. Campers learn safety around the horses, how they are fed, the importance of water, their breeds and colors, learning or improving their grooming and saddling skills and will even clean a stall! The best part of the day, of course, is RIDING their new equine friend! Each day at camp gives the camper a new adventure by learning respect for the horses and each other and responsibilities that will carry on into their everyday lives and for their futures!
Gulf Breeze Funplex
Dates: May 30 - August 5, weekly (closed July 4-8) Times: 7 am - 6 pm Ages: 5-12 Where: 3123 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze Cost: Full Camp Day Pre-registered: $45 first child / $40 sibling; Full Camp Day Drop-in (if available): $55 / $55 sibling; Full Week: $165 first child / $155 sibling; Registration fees may apply Info: gulfbreezegymnastics.com/2022-summer
Kids will get to enjoy all the fun that the Funplex has to offer at their weekly summer camp! The Funplex summer camp features themed weeks, water days and use of the Funplex equipment. Campers need to bring a lunch, bag and water bottle.
Cordova Lanes Summer Bowling Camp
Dates: June 6 - 10, June 13 - 17, June 20 - 24 & June 27 - July 1, July 11 - 15, July 18 - 22, July 25 - 29, August 1-5 Times: 10 am - 1 pm Ages: 5–18 Where: 2111 Airport Blvd., Pensacola Cost: $130 weekly – includes child’s bowling ball and lunch; $90 weekly – without bowling ball Info: cordovalanes.com
Students will begin with bowling basics and end with a greater appreciation for bowling and a comfort level that will let them enjoy bowling more– all with their very own bowling ball. Coaches are available to help students develop a killer shot, or to just show them enough to allow them to enjoy the sport. Lunch and rental shoes are provided each day.
Marcus Pointe’s Kidz Pointe Summer Camp
Dates: May 23 - July 29 Times: 8 am - 6 pm Ages: Grades K4 - 5th Where: Marcus Pointe Christian School, 6205 North W St., Pensacola Cost: $200/week; $100 registration fee; $150 activity fee for K4-K5; $200 activity free for 1st-5th graders; discounts are available if the ten weeks of camp are paid in full. Info: marcuspointechristian.org/summercamp
Elementary school-aged children will have a blast at Kidz Pointe Summer Camp. This camp features field trips, outdoor fun, activities and games. Weekly camp themes in the past have included Water Water Everywhere, Aargh Matey, The Final Frontier, Nerd Explosion, Superheroes, Happy Birthday America, Under the Big Top, Animal Antics and Vacation Bible School. A snack and lunch are provided.
West Florida Baptist Academy Conqueror Day Camp
Dates: May 31 – July 29, weekly Times: 7 am – 3 pm (extended care available until 5:30 pm) Ages: 3 –12 Where: West Florida Baptist Church, 5621 Highway 90, Milton Cost: $125 per 5-day week (extended care available for additional $25) / $100 per 3-day week (extended care available for additional $25) Info: wfbacademy.org/daycamp West Florida Baptist Academy offers week-long camps throughout the summer. Activities include Bible stories, swimming, movies, reading club, playground time, field trips, ice cream and more.
Pensacola Yacht Club Summer Sailing Camp & Youth/Adult Sailing
Dates: May 30 - August 5 (weekly) Times: Camp: 9 am – 3 pm (Aftercare available 3 pm - 5 pm); Youth/Adult Sailing: 4 pm-8 pm Ages: Camp: ages 6-13; Youth/Adult Sailing, ages 14+ Where: Pensacola Yacht Club, 1897 Cypress St. Cost: Camp: $375/week (aftercare: $25/day or $110/ week); Youth/Adult Sailing: $260/week (Discounts available for PYC members, siblings and those participating in multiple weeks) Info: pycsailingschool.wixsite.com/home/2022summer-camps Pensacola Yacht Club is having its annual summer sailing program starting in May. Students will learn to sail with confidence. All sessions offer lessons for beginner to advanced students. Students will learn boat rigging, boat handling, basic knots, sailing fundamentals, sportsmanship and boat responsibility. Students are asked to bring a personal flotation device, safety whistle, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, dry change of clothes, clothes to get wet in, closed-toed shoes, water bottle, sack lunch and snack. Dates: Varies by session, various sessions available between May 31 and August 3 Times: 9 am-1 pm Ages: 7+ Where: The parking lot between the Portofino Resorts and the Calle Hermosa neighborhood on Pensacola Beach. Cost: $180 per session (Discounts available for multiple family members participating) Info: innerlightsurf.com
Innerlight Surf Shop’s Summer Surf Camp takes place all summer long. Students will learn to surf, surfing etiquette, culture, techniques, wave knowledge, and tides and marine biology. No worries if the surf is flat, the students will still have fun games and activities. Each student will receive a Surf Camp T-shirt, stickers, coupons and other goodies. The students are asked to bring board shorts or a swimsuit, a towel, a lot of sunscreen, a rash guard, a snack/lunch and something to drink.
Waterboyz Surf / Skim Camps
Dates: June 13-16, June 20-23, June 27-30, July 5-8, July 11-14, July 18-21, July 25-28, Aug 3-6 Times: 9 am - 12 pm Ages: Ages 7 and up (must be a good swimmer) Where: Park East, Pensacola Beach Cost: $200 per-session Info: waterboyz.com
Waterboyz is offering surf and skim camps this summer. All camps offer lessons for beginners to advanced students. Students will learn surfing, paddle boarding, ocean awareness and safety and wave knowledge and etiquette. You may bring your own surfboard. If you don’t have a surfboard or skimboard, you will be provided with one. As rideable surf is not guaranteed every day, the teaching format is subject to change. Alternative programs such as paddleboarding, skimboarding, skateboarding or games will be substituted if a flat spell or bad weather conditions occur. Students are asked to bring sandals, sunscreen, a rash guard and a towel. Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt. We will provide a snack and water. just show them enough to allow them to enjoy the sport. Lunch and rental shoes are provided each day.
